Readicide and IAL Chapter 2

The chapter discusses multiple reasons why we are failing as educators to promote reading.  It mentions teaching to a test as long as the test is not shallow. I think this is important we need to promote interpretation and analysis rather than just asking for facts about the books.  Students will retain the information of the book is they are asked to think more deeply about the book instead of just regurgitating facts.  The chapter also discusses the texas miracle and explains that it was flawed and the program was actually detrimental to the progress of reading.  It pointed out that SAT scores actually dropped during the time of the program.  Chapter 2 of IAL discusses classroom and school structures that support adolescent literacy development.  The chapter explains that collaborative learning fostersgrowth for involved.  I think this is true because it invokes thought and discussion which deepens understanding of the material.  The chapter also discusses think pair share where the students are asked a question and then discuss their answers among peers.  This again fosters a deeper understanding of the material.  The chapter also discusses reflective teaching where the student evaluates their own performance and determines how to become more effective.  We as educators should never stop trying to get better because if we are standing still in our teaching methods our teaching will become stale and not as effective.